The Blairgowrie Merchants Association was formed in 1899, making it one of the oldest of its type in Scotland. It was originally nicknamed the "Plate Glass Company" as it was set up to address the problem of windows being broken in Blairgowrie and Rattray! In consequence, the first committee was asked to draft rules for the Association and to explore the formation of the local Plate Glass Insurance scheme. In addition committee members were also instructed to consider a bad debt blacklist, holiday dates and business opening hours.
For many years, Blairgowrie Merchants Association has supported local businesses and over 110 years after its founding it still plays an important role in encouraging the future expansion of commerce and tourism in Blairgowrie, Rattray and the surrounding district.
Membership of the Association is open to proprietors, partners and directors who have a trade, business or professional involvement int he area. Representatives of corporate establishments are also welcomed to the membership. To find out more, simply contact us.
Membership of the Association is open to proprietors, partners and directors who have a trade, business or professional involvement int he area. Representatives of corporate establishments are also welcomed to the membership. To find out more, simply contact us.
